Scientific interest in plants has burgeoned due to increased efficiency of new plant-derived substances and growing interest in natural products. The World Health Organisation estimates that 80% of the world population presently uses herbal products in one form or another. There are an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 known plants today, but only about 5,000 of these have been studied or used. Many researchers believe that there are plants as yet unrecognized for their beneficial properties, and based on current research and fi nancial investments in this sector, it seems that they will continue to play important roles in human health.
Ancient Herbal Folklore has no known origins, archaeological remains from early civilisations have revealed that plants were used in burials and other rituals. The process to search for beneficial plants has continued through all times in all civilizations, the ancient Babylonians, Chinese, Egyptians, Indians and Native Americans were all herbalists. One of the oldest known herbal references, which catalogues over 200 botanicals, is the Shennong Bencao Jing, it is thought to be written during the Qin and Han Dynasty (c.221 B.C. -220 A.D.). Egypt was the cradle of herbal practice, which was indispensable both at that time and for many centuries afterwards. The Egyptian Papyrus Ebers (c.1550 B.C.), found in the 19th century, contains almost 900 botanical recipes recommended by Egyptian priests.
Traditional Western Herbalism has its roots in Greek and Roman herbal knowledge, which in turn had its roots in Egypt and beyond. It was first pioneered by “the Father of Medicine“, the Greek physician Hippocrates (c.460 B.C.), and then further advanced by other famous Greek physicians in the service of the Romans, such as Dioscorides (c.40 A.D.) and Galen (c.130 A.D.). Herbal use in medieval times was significantly advanced through the skills brought back to Europe by the Crusaders, who had learnt herbal practise from their Arab adversaries, who had themselves learnt the knowledge from the ancient Greeks and Persians.
Vega’s Standardised Herbal Formulations contain quality herbal ingredients sourced from the entire globe and have the best concentration of active ingredients that research has found to be most signifi cant and beneficial to good health. In the last 50 years advances in scientific research, pharmaceutical technology and the development of analytical methods have enabled scientists to guarantee the necessary control procedures to extract and isolate beneficial plant compounds. These may be derived from the root, stem, bark, leaf, flower, fruit or seed of the plant. It is advisable to consult your doctor before using any herbal product if you are pregnant or taking any medication.
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